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Princeton Weighs Dark-Sky Rules as Astrophysicist Warns Night Views Are Mostly Lost

Gáspár Bakos moved to Princeton back in 2011 partly for its dark skies, but the astrophysicist now says those skies are mostly lost. Bakos has spent years measuring the town's growing light pollution problem, and his findings landed in front of the Princeton Council on Monday, November 9, as the town's Environmental Commission pushed officials to finally update a lighting ordinance that has sat largely untouched since 1997.

Princeton, ME · 1d
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During a crisis, Orono’s football coach gave players his best. Then they gave him theirs.

Bob Sinclair's Red Riots now sit one game away from capturing a state title.

Orono, ME · 1d

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High school football regionals set for Friday, Saturday; 8-man finals Saturday in Auburn

When is the 8-man large state final between Yarmouth and Old Town?. What were the results of previous Old Orchard Beach-Orono state final meetings?. High school football teams from across the region will play for championships this Friday and Saturday, with 8-man state titles on the line Saturday at Edward Little High School.

Old Orchard Beach, ME · 3d
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Maine voters rarely have a choice for this obscure office. They still won’t give it up.

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for Americacorps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers.

Maine · 1d
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Lincoln’s conservative bloc loses its majority after voters oust David Ireland ally

Lee Rand’s loss leaves Ireland’s bloc one vote short of the 4-3 majority it has held on the seven-member council.

Lincoln, ME · 14h

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Ellsworth opioid treatment center opens with 200-patient capacity

An opioid treatment center recently opened in a leased space in Ellsworth to address the need for accessible substance use disorder treatment in the Downeast region. The center is located at 190 Bangor Road. “People in Hancock County deserve access to high-quality opioid-use disorder treatment without having to travel long...

Ellsworth, ME · 1d

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Sargent Works to Replace Cherryfield Dam with Nature-Like Fishway

CHERRYFIELD, Maine – Replacing a creosote-treated, 65-year-old dam on the Narraguagus River required general contractor Sargent Corporation to persuade the project’s owner, engineer and permitting agencies to scrap a phased construction plan in favor of routing the entire river through a temporary bypass channel only 20 feet wide.

Cherryfield, ME · 2d

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Orono, Old Town set to compete in separate state football championships on Saturday

ORONO, OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The Orono Red Riots are up against Old Orchard Beach in the 8-Man Small School State Football Championship. The Red Riots pulled the No. 2 over No. 1 upset against Stearns in the North title game, 55-52, after starting their playoff run with a 64-22 triumph over Washington Academy.

Old Town, ME · 23h

Bangor Daily News

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Maddie Fitzpatrick off to great start for UMaine women’s basketball in new prominent role

Fitzpatrick had 14 and 19 points in her first two games and was named the America East Player of the Week.

Orono, ME · 1d

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Patten to name new community center for two hometown heroes

A new community center in the Penobscot County town of Patten will recognize two hometown members of the armed services who died in action. The Friends of the Veterans’ Memorial Library and Community Center announced that the building’s entrance will bear the names of Second Lt. Leslie A. Dickinson Jr. and Army Specialist Dustin J. Harris.

Patten, ME · 2d

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MDI's Mark Shields Talks Old Town Loss And Gold Ball Pick On Final Show

Coach Shields wrapped the season with Chris Popper, talking the Old Town loss, his Gold Ball pick and a heartfelt thank you to so many. Grateful he recorded these twice a week.

Ellsworth, ME · 22h

Bangor Daily News

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UMA to cut funding for East Millinocket education center

The decision comes as the University of Maine System cuts its budget in the wake of multimillion-dollar shortfalls.

East Millinocket, ME · 2d